Biafra news today 2021
Here are some recent news updates on Biafra, a secessionist movement in Nigeria, as of 2021:
May 2021:
- The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a leading separatist group, has announced plans to hold a global protest on May 30, 2021, to mark the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of the Republic of Biafra. (Source: Vanguard News)
- The Nigerian government has warned against the planned protest, saying it will not be tolerated. (Source: Premium Times)
April 2021:
- The leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has been arrested by the Nigerian government and is currently being detained. (Source: BBC News)
- Kanu's arrest has sparked widespread protests and calls for his release from IPOB supporters and other separatist groups. (Source: Al Jazeera)
March 2021:
- The Nigerian government has launched a new security operation in the southeastern region of the country, which is home to many Biafran separatists. (Source: Reuters)
- The operation, code-named "Operation Golden Dawn," aims to crack down on separatist groups and restore order in the region. (Source: Premium Times)
February 2021:
- The Biafran separatist movement has been accused of carrying out a series of attacks on security forces and civilians in the southeastern region. (Source: The Guardian)
- The attacks have led to a surge in violence and instability in the region, with many calling for the government to take action to restore peace. (Source: Vanguard News)
January 2021:
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new military base in the southeastern region to combat separatist groups. (Source: Premium Times)
- The move has been criticized by IPOB and other separatist groups, who see it as an attempt to intimidate and suppress their movement. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Please note that the situation in Biafra is complex and sensitive, and the information provided here is based on publicly available news sources.